Capcom has officially announced the global release times for the much-anticipated Monster Hunter Wilds. Gamers worldwide can dive into the action on their consoles (PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and S) starting at 12am local time on Friday, February 28, 2025. For those on Pacific Standard Time (PST), the excitement kicks off earlier, with both console and PC players able to start their adventure at 9pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

It's important to note that if you've opted for a physical copy of Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll need to download a 15GB update before you can begin playing, as per Capcom's instructions. However, if you've pre-ordered the digital version, you can download the latest update now, ensuring you're all set to go when the game launches on February 28.

Monster Hunter Wilds marks the latest installment in Capcom's renowned monster hunting video game series. IGN's review of Monster Hunter Wilds awarded it an 8/10, praising the game for refining the series' mechanics: "Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge."

For those curious about the game's length, check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page, where members of the IGN team share their completion times. As you gear up for the hunt, don't miss our comprehensive list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with our detailed guide to all 14 weapon types available in the game.

Monster Hunter Wilds Global Release Times:

Thursday, February 27, 2025

PST:

• Console: 9pm
• PC: 9pm

CST:

• Console: 12am (midnight)
• PC: 11pm

Friday, February 28, 2025

EST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 12am

BRT:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 2am

GMT:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 5am

CET:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 6am

EET:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 7am

SAST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 7am

AST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 8am

GST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 9am

SGT:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 1pm

KST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 2pm

JST:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 2pm

NZDT:

• Console: 12am
• PC: 6pm